Bilingual Spanish Legal Assistant – Employment Law

MELEHY AND ASSOCIATES LLC; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7 paid holidays

401(k) when eligible

Paid time off

Job summary

A law firm specializing in plaintiff employment law in Silver Spring seeks a Spanish Bilingual Legal Assistant. The role involves administrative duties, simultaneous language interpretation, and interacting with clients. Candidates should be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and organized, with a preference for those currently enrolled in a higher education program. This is a full-time position with a pay range of $17.00 to $20.00 per hour, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Completion of a high school diploma and enrollment in college is preferred.
• Excellent multitasking and organizational skills required.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Screen telephone calls and greet guests.
• Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
• Update case files and prepare spreadsheets.
• Simultaneous Spanish-English interpretation between attorneys and clients.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish-English

Strong verbal and written communication

Detail oriented

Ability to multitask

Resourcefulness

Education

High school diploma

Enrollment in bachelor’s or associate degree

Tools

Word processors

Personal computers

Facsimile machines

Printers

Scanners

Job description

A law firm specializing in plaintiff employment law in Silver Spring seeks a Spanish Bilingual Legal Assistant. The role involves administrative duties, simultaneous language interpretation, and interacting with clients. Candidates should be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and organized, with a preference for those currently enrolled in a higher education program. This is a full-time position with a pay range of $17.00 to $20.00 per hour, plus benefits.